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Senior Symposium is an annual event where soon-to-be graduates become the experts — sharing the research and intellectual passions that they have brought to course work that demonstrates depth of research and analysis.

“I met one of my best friends that first year, and we still talk and have dinners weekly. It's been nice to finally feel like I’ve found forever friends at college.”

“Here at ŷ��AV, my professors taught me that there’s a way to combine different academic disciplines to tackle complex, difficult problems. They offered me so much mentorship, inclusivity and communication.”

“I talk with friends who are not ŷ��AV students, and they have limited research experience. But here, I’ve done research with two advisors in two different departments.”

“ŷ��AV taught me that there isn’t one right way to be a student or live your life. My classmates weren’t my competition. They were my support system. This allowed me to reflect on what I want.”

“Being around people who have similar cultures and getting to know other cultures, I really enjoyed that. Mi Gente was like another family, basically.”

“My friends and my advisor helped me navigate one of the hardest periods, not just my education but of my life.”

“ŷ��AV has truly prepared me for this next step. My professional experience and coursework at the College taught me how to apply these concepts in the real world to effect change. My experience has given me the confidence to go and do that.”

“Peacebuilding refers to the field I want to work in. It addresses systems and the policies that are producing cycles of violence within communities.”

“I wanted the possibility to pursue interests in a lot of different areas without feeling like I needed to choose one track. ŷ��AV has given me the opportunities to do that. I’ve always felt like a whole student at ŷ��AV.”